15. Jan. 2020 / by Andy Gibson / January, Reviews / 0 comments

MOSCOW FLYER NOVICE HURDLE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Andy Dufresne 12th January 2020 – Punchestown – They went very slow compared with the closing maiden hurdle over the first three obstacles but finished miles clear of the winner of the last at the line as one would expect. He is shorter than...

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15. Jan. 2020 / by Andy Gibson / Other Festival Races, Keynotes / 0 comments

KEY NOTE – CLOSE BROTHERS

City Island 12th January 2020 – Punchestown – The object of this exercise was clearly to get round unscathed and, in that sense, it is a case of job done. It will be interesting to see how he goes next time out on the...

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15. Jan. 2020 / by Andy Gibson / Other Festival Races, Keynotes / 0 comments

KEY NOTE – NATIONAL HUNT CHASE

Carefully Selected 12th January 2020 – Punchestown – He is extremely lightly raced for an 8yo. Ruby said post-race that Willie had deliberately not run him last winter because he needs a soft surface. His time comparisons with the handicap half an hour later...

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15. Jan. 2020 / by Andy Gibson / Keynotes, Ryanair Chase / 0 comments

KEY NOTE – RYANAIR CHASE

Frodon 11th January 2020 – Kempton – A few mixed messages from the yard this week. He was said to be behind earlier in the week and then in top physical fitness by his jockey after the race. He has jumped well out in...

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15. Jan. 2020 / by Andy Gibson / January, Reviews / 0 comments

LEAMINGTON NOVICES’ HURDLE GRADE 2 – REVIEW

Mossy Fen 11th January 2020 – Warwick – After not quite getting home over three miles last time out he has won this through his extra stamina. He has been raised to 143 after today which leaves him with plenty to find to trouble...

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15. Jan. 2020 / by Andy Gibson / January, Reviews / 0 comments

LAWLOR’S OF NAAS NOVICE HURDLE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

Envoi Allen 5th January 2020 – Naas – He made it three from three over hurdles and seven from seven under rules with another fairly comfortable success. The major talking point here is whether or not he appeared more convincing over this longer trip;...

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15. Jan. 2020 / by Andy Gibson / Arkle Chase, Keynotes / 0 comments

KEY NOTE – ARKLE CHASE

Cash Back 5th January 2020 – Naas – He was extremely keen in the first half of the race and more than a little guessy at one or two of his fences. He posted the same time as the 116 handicapper, Allardyce, from the...

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15. Jan. 2020 / by Andy Gibson / Supreme Hurdle, Keynotes / 0 comments

KEY NOTE – SUPREME HURDLE

Fiddlerontheroof 4th January 2020 – Sandown – This performance was very pleasing to the eye and also had plenty of merit on the clock. He ran a similar time to stable companion Eldorado Allen (runner up in the final race) from the first hurdle...

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15. Jan. 2020 / by Andy Gibson / January, Reviews / 0 comments

TOLWORTH NOVICES’ HURDLE GRADE 1 – REVIEW

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10. Jan. 2020 / by Andy Gibson / Uncategorized / 0 comments

NOTES FOR SATURDAY 10th JANUARY 2020

A FEW NOTES TO COMPARE WITH YOUR OWN THOUGHTS Saturday 10th January 2020 13:30 Kempton Sammy Bill 7th December 2019 - Aintree - This makes it two very impressive successes in a row. He was raised 14lbs for that last win but might get...

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